Search New Braunfels Booking Releases

New Braunfels booking releases are public records maintained by the Comal County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail where all New Braunfels Police arrests are processed. Texas law requires these records to be publicly available. You can search New Braunfels booking releases by contacting the Comal County Jail or using available online resources. This page covers what the records contain, how to reach the facility, and what state-level tools are available for inmate searches.

Comal County Jail - Where New Braunfels Inmates Are Held

New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County. The Comal County Jail sits in New Braunfels and is operated by the Comal County Sheriff's Office. When New Braunfels Police arrest someone inside city limits, they are booked into this facility. The sheriff's online inmate roster lists current detainees and shows recent bookings. You can search by name and see the charges, bond information, and the date each person was taken into custody.

Comal County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, and the jail handles bookings from multiple agencies including NBPD, the Comal County Sheriff's Office, and other local law enforcement units operating in the area. The sheriff is the official custodian of jail booking records under Texas law. Those records are public and can be requested in writing at any time.

For full details on the Comal County jail system, booking procedures, and records requests, visit the Comal County Booking Releases page.

New Braunfels Police Department

The New Braunfels Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Officers book arrested persons at the Comal County Jail. The NBPD Records Division can confirm whether an arrest was made and direct you to the right office for official copies. For jail custody questions, the Comal County Sheriff's Office is the primary contact.

Call (830) 221-4100 to reach New Braunfels Police. For jail custody status and booking records, contact the Comal County Sheriff's Office at (830) 620-3400. Written records requests go to the sheriff's Records Division in New Braunfels.

How to Search New Braunfels Booking Releases

Start with the Comal County Sheriff's online jail roster. It is free and publicly accessible. Enter a last name to search for anyone currently held at the Comal County Jail. Results show the booking date, charges, bond amount, and which agency made the arrest. Entries from New Braunfels arrests will list New Braunfels Police Department as the arresting agency.

The online roster covers current inmates. For someone released days or weeks ago, you may need to submit a written records request. Include the full name and approximate date of arrest when you write. The sheriff's office will search their booking database and send you what is available. Basic booking data is public at no charge. Report copies may have a small per-page fee.

You can also call the Comal County Jail directly to check on a specific person. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic booking info over the phone. For anything more detailed, a written request is the proper channel.

What New Braunfels Booking Records Contain

When a New Braunfels Police officer places someone under arrest and transports them to the Comal County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The record includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and booking date and time. Release information is added when the person leaves custody.

Some records are exempt from public release. Active investigation files, juvenile records, medical data, and certain law enforcement sensitive materials may be withheld. The sheriff's office will tell you if a request involves exempt information. An arrest record does not mean the person was convicted. Booking releases reflect custody events only and say nothing about guilt or case outcome.

State Resources for Inmate Searches

If the person you need to find is in a Texas state prison rather than the county jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates all state prison units and provides a free online inmate locator. Search by name or TDCJ number.

For state criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles both name-based and fingerprint-based searches. A name-based check costs $10 and takes about 10 business days. Fingerprint searches cost $15 plus a $10 fingerprinting fee and provide more complete data.

Court records tied to New Braunfels or Comal County arrests can be searched through reSearchTX. That portal covers case filings and dispositions across the Texas court system. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards also maintains population data and inspection reports for all county jails in Texas.

Texas Public Information Act

Arrest and booking records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request records from the Comal County Sheriff's Office without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond. Requests can be submitted by mail, email, or in person. Basic custody information can often be confirmed by phone at no cost. If the office plans to withhold any part of your request, they must notify you and may refer the matter to the Texas Attorney General for a ruling.

If you are looking for court case records tied to a New Braunfels arrest, contact the Comal County District Clerk. Court filings and case records are separate from jail booking records and are maintained by the clerk's office rather than the sheriff.

New Braunfels Booking Records

The Comal County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for New Braunfels booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Comal County Sheriff's Office portal for searching New Braunfels booking releases and current inmates.

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